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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,885.91, 8,830.62 and 2,374.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,885.91, 8,830.62 and 2,374.11 is: 3,561.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,885.91 : 8,830.62 = 2,374.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,885.91/8,830.62 = 2,374.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,885.91x = 8,830.62 × 2,374.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,885.91x = 20,964,863.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,964,863.25/5,885.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.87

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